There is a certain talent found in the ability to construct a bonafide rock anthem. Artists spend a painstaking amount of energy trying to craft one hook that will push their sound through the air buds of thousands, or even millions. A fateful …
Let’s light a fire with this indie rock – January 2019
The Strumbellas – “Salvation”-Truthfully we already covered this song a few weeks ago, but you know what we were so excited to get this inspired video we accepted it again. The Strumbellas are about to really take off this year, so we’re happy …
Album Review: Evergreen – Whole – A folk masterpiece tucked away in Edmonton
I am an unapologetically big fan of this band, Evergreen, from Edmonton. I found them last year and just can’t get enough. They have that magical factor that makes folk music stand out; the atmospheric guitars provide a basis to the lush vocals …
UK Songwriter Bella McKendree a Powerful Sound On Her New Track
UK songstress Bella McKendree is prepping what is slated to be a can’t miss album later this month. Her piano driven songwriting will win over hearts on her latest single “The One I’ll Always Love”, while her siren vocals express what can only be …
Four new folk tracks for early 2019
Simen Mitlid – “Saturdays”-Mitlid is a Norwegien acoustic folk artist who might just steal your heart right out from under you. There’s a poetic sincerity to the lines in this song that are superb. I love the little chord changes at the end …
2 Acts We CANNOT Get Enough Of
The Western Den – “Like You Do” “Like You Do” is a creatively constructed piece of indie goodness. Leaving behind the oft folk described label, the band pierces through genre and style with expert precision. The vocals of one half of the duo, Deni Hlavinka are nothing short of …
Zan Fiskum Crafts Uplifting “You Take Care of Me”
The music of Zan Fiskum is incredibly uplifting. This, of course, is part of the operating standard within the genre she espouses – worship. Yet, we hear a lot of submissions that never really get to the heart of this, settling instead for large …
Indie rock and indie pop hidden gems – January 2019
Superheart – “Talk About It”-I can hear the criticisms now “how is this a hidden gem? It has over 2000 plays!” That’s how. It only has 2000 some plays when it should have hundreds of thousands. Seriously this band, this groove, this chill …
Album Review: Laura Jean Anderson – Lonesome No More
Every year it happens that I miss an album that should have been covered and could have finished in the top albums for the year. In 2018, one of the biggest misses I made was Laura Jean Anderson’s impeccable album Lonesome No More. Fans of …
SYML Provides a Stripped Back Version of His New Single
SYML – “Clean Eyes” (Acoustic) Artist SYML is having a moment. Recently selling out shows across the world and in the midst of a US tour, the artist is putting his final touches on what is sure to be an impressive 2019 debut LP. For “Clean Eyes”, …
